1、-By ViolaA turning point in history1UrbanizationImprove quality of life2DefinitionCommon standard of high quality of lifeHow did Urbanization improve quality of lifeSolutions to the problem it brings Introduction3Physical growth of urban areasGlobal changeTotal population concentrate in townsModerni

2、zationIndustrializationDefinition45What ishigh quality of life ?6UNs StandardMaterial well being (GDP per person, job, welfare,housing)Political stability & freedomSpiritual comfort (culture, education)Environment and so on -Research from UN & Econimist Intelligence Unit 7How did urbanizationbring t

3、hese to us?8Economy developmentIncome increasingBetter welfareLiving condition improvingSecurityMaterial Civilization9Developed Countries 80% of Output Developing Countries 40% of GDP -World Forum III 10Urbanization rate&Level of economic development-11Welfare Hotel in Manhattan12Life in countryside

4、13Life in city14Improve legal systemEnhance citizens rights and moral consciousnessPolitical Civilization15Roman LawThe foundation of city create Roman Law. The root of todays legal system.16Cultral communicationCity seminarsSpiritual Civilization17Shanghai Expo-Better city, better life18ProblemsGap

5、 between rural areas and modern cities.Environmental problems19SolutionsOverseas Development Institute: * Labor protection * Flexible land use regulation * Investment in basic services20Solutions Enviromental regulationsDevelopment of public transportationEducationPlanned communityGarden city movement21Solutions-London22Material CivilizationPolitical CivilizationSpiritual CivilizationUrbanization Improve quality of life23I enjoy the magnifice